Daniel B.
About Daniel B.
Daniel B. is an Underwriting Manager at The Standard, where he has worked since 2020. He oversees a team of 15 underwriters and has a background in various underwriting roles, along with a degree in Business and Organizational Communication from The University of Akron.
Work at The Standard
Daniel B. has been employed at The Standard as an Underwriting Manager since 2020. In this role, he manages a team of 15 underwriters who focus on group life, disability, and supplemental worksite insurance for the small market block of business. His responsibilities include hiring, training, and developing new underwriters. Prior to his current position, he worked as an Associate Underwriter and Regional Underwriter in the Employee Benefits Division from 2017 to 2020. Daniel facilitates communication between the underwriting department and the sales organization, ensuring alignment and efficiency in operations.
Education and Expertise
Daniel B. studied at The University of Akron, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Organizational Communication with a focus on Public Relations from 2010 to 2012. He also attended Stark State College of Technology, obtaining a Firefighter Level 2 Certification in Emergency Services from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, he spent two years at Kent State University from 2005 to 2007. His educational background supports his expertise in underwriting and risk management.
Background
Daniel B. began his career in customer service, working as a Customer Service Representative at U-Haul International, Inc. from 2010 to 2012. He transitioned to Best Buy as a Customer Specialist from 2012 to 2013. His experience in customer service laid the foundation for his subsequent roles at Allstate, where he held various underwriting positions from 2013 to 2017. His progression through these roles provided him with a comprehensive understanding of underwriting processes and risk management.
Professional Experience at Allstate
At Allstate, Daniel B. held multiple positions, beginning as a Customer Service Associate II from 2013 to 2014. He advanced to Underwriting Associate II: Risk Management Analyst from 2014 to 2016, and then to Underwriting Associate III roles, focusing on independent risk management and underwriting processing. His tenure at Allstate spanned from 2013 to 2017, allowing him to develop a strong foundation in underwriting practices and risk assessment.
Internship Experience
In 2012, Daniel B. completed a three-month internship as a Marketing Intern at ABSMaterials, Inc. in Wooster, Ohio. This experience provided him with early exposure to marketing strategies and business operations, contributing to his professional development in the insurance industry.